• Take a current photo of your pet. Just in case!
• Create a peaceful and calm environment at home. Play soothing music and draw the curtains (or blinds) to dampen outside sights and sounds. Have a television, radio or fan on to help drown out the noise of the fireworks. If your pet seems anxious, try soothing him/her with a calm voice. 
• Even if your pet is indoors with you, double check your gates, doors and windows to make sure they cannot escape.
• If you fur baby has a special bed or place, put him/her there and cover with a blanket to make them feel more secure. 
• Please make sure your babies are wearing some form of identification, including the name and current telephone number of the guardian/human. Confirm your pet’s microchip registration information is updated. All of your pets should have collars, ID tags and microchips, even indoor-only cats. A door or gate could be left open accidentally during the celebrations, or your pet could escape if he/she becomes frightened during fireworks. Collars, ID tags and microchips are the best way to ensure that if your pet gets lost, he/she will be returned to you. 
• If you know from past experiences that your animal companion will suffer severe anxiety caused by fireworks despite your best efforts to prevent it, talk to your vet or a homeopathic vet about giving your baby something to help keep them calm. There are a number of medications and natural remedies available to help decrease anxiety and help them relax. 
• Make sure all of your animal companions are safely inside before the fireworks start. 

Karen and I are offering energy and reiki healing sessions at a discounted price for the next 2 weeks to help your animals to stay in calm, safe and centred space but also to assist them if you find that they may be exhibiting any signs of anxiety after the New Year celebrations. 

The cost is R350 for a 20 minute energy healing/reiki session. 

For more information or to book please email me on admin@animal-eyes.com